“This man came onto my property, took the two Joe Biden signs I had in my yard and them came back with a bulldozer to run down my fence,” explained Burgess.

Network-Florida named 16 top Old Florida restaurants, and one of Polk County's oldest made the list. Governors and a vice ...

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The median home in Polk County listed for $339,900 in May, slightly up from the previous month's $339,450, an analysis of ...

The 2025 hurricane season begins June 1st, with Polk County residents still recovering from Hurricane Milton. NOAA predicts 13-19 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes.

Polk County Fire Rescue's union president, Lee Stringer, said the staffing shortages have created longer work hours for current firefighters. This is something the wives of some firefighters are ...

The Polk County Historical Museum is closed on Sundays, but open the rest of the week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LAKE WALES, Fla. — Deputies in Polk County said a horse owner has been arrested on charges of animal cruelty. Officials said several horses and goats were seized after an investigation at a ...

Florida's $115.1 billion budget for 2025-2026, passed after a delayed legislative session, includes milions in funding for various Polk County projects.

Shane and Raven Kline paid Kimberley Development Corp. $1.67 million for property at 11907 N.W. Brookefield Court in Grimes, ...

According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived to the Sol Terra subdivision around 1 a.m. Saturday after receiving a call about a possible fight going on outside.

Polk State College has received a $2.8 million Florida Job Growth Grant to expand its advanced manufacturing and industrial trades training programs. Polk State is one of five colleges to receive ...